Card Art with Copics: Elisabeth Bell's Creative Genius

This fun digital image called Creative Genius was designed by Elisabeth Bell and released about a year ago.  You can find her at the Elisabeth Bell digital gallery here.

This pic shows a closer view of my Copic-filled image.  I've layered a north pole stamp cancellation with a dear santa stamp from an older Basic Grey Figgy Pudding North Pole clear stamp set to support my Christmas theme.



I've layered panels of three different Authentique Collection: Festive patterned papers with Bazzill French Vanilla, Parakeet, Ivy and Ruby Slipper cardstock to form my easel card.  A Satin Sensations 5/8" Citrus satin ribbon is layered over a Martha Stewart Garden Trellis deep edge punched border.  A My Minds Eye Lost and Found Union Square "Favorite" brad adorns each side of the border.

Here's a view of the front of my completed easel card showing my use of Creative Genius, as designed by Elisabeth Bell, with a Christmas theme . . .

 

This view of the inside shows the continuation of my Lifestyle Crafts Large Oval die cuts.  I've included a Close To My Heart believe in magic sentiment from their Christmas Delights set with a computer-generated note about my "enclosed" wish list.  Prima Say It In Crystals swirls provide magical movement throughout.

 

 



 

Here's how my easel card looks when open . . .

 

 

 

You can find other ways I've used this sweet Creative Genius image with bright colors here and very bright colors here.

 

 

You can find Creative Genius and more of Elisabeth's amazing digital images by visiting the Elisabeth Bell Digital Collection at her gallery here.

Looking for fabulous inspiration using Elisabeth Bell images? You'll find it at the Digi Bells Design Team Blog here.


I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Papertake Weekly "Sketch by Dawny P or Free For All" (here) - #74
Crafty Sentiments "Red, White and Green" (here)
Tuesday Alchemy "Anything Goes" (here)
Simon Says Stamp! "Anything Goes" (here)
Creative Inspirations "Traditional Christmas Colors" (here)
Fab 'n Funky "3 of Something" (here) - 3 panels of different patterned papers
Moving Along with the Times "3 Elements Beginning with Same Letter" (here) - border brad bow
A&T/Emerald Faerie "Easel Card" (here)
One Stitch At a Time "Fabric, Ribbon or Lace" (here)
Hooked on Crafts "Christmas" (here)




Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00
hair, chair and table legs - E31, E35, E47
pants, slipper, headband, trim - YG11, YG13, YG17
shirt, chair - R43, R46, R59
glass of water - BG000, B00, 0
cat, tablecloth - E50, E51, E53, E55, R20, 0
airbrushed background - R20, YG11, YG17

"Top 3" Dec. 5, 2012 Creative Inspirations

I'm so glad that you stopped by to visit!

~ Rose

Crafts and Me Stamps Challenge: Ribbon or Trim

The Dynamite Digi design team over at the Crafts and Me Stamps' challenge blog wants to see your use of ribbon or trim on your projects.  Crafts and Me Stamps is sponsoring this challenge and offering THREE digital images to a randomly selected entry. You can find out more about this challenge here.

I've used Monarch Mermaid by Hannah Lynn for a tropical-themed Christmas card.  You can find this lovely digital image here.  Drops of yellow and magenta Stickles sparkle over the jewels on her crown.

I've layered Best Creation's glitter hibiscus paper with Bazzill cardstock that's been die cut and embossed with Spellbinders Grand Nestabilities Labels One to create my fancy fold flip card.  A Spellbinders Labels One shapes my image using the "Beyond the Edge" technique to allow parts of her hair to flow over the edge.  A Martha Stewart Punch Around the Page Large Floral Crochet decorates the center border that includes a layer of Satin Sensations 5/8" Island Blue satin ribbon.

 

A computer-generated ticket sentiment contains the Hawaiian way to say "Merry Christmas."  A K&Company Sea Glass Metal Charms palm tree dangles from a magenta mini clip.  A few layered Punch Bunch coordinating handmade plum blossoms adorn two corners.  A bit of Websters Pages vintage netting lies behind a My Minds Eye pearl pin.

 

 

 

Here's a view of the front of my completed fancy fold flip card showing how I've used the Monarch Mermaid digital image with ribbon to share Christmas wishes.

 

The inside of the card contains the lyrics to Bing Crosby's version of the Hawaiian Christmas Song.

 

 

 

You've just got to hop over to the Crafts and Me Stamps Challenge blog to see how the wonderfully talented Dynamite Digi girls have shown their use of ribbon or trim while using Crafts and Me Stamps digital images on their fabulous projects!

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Wags 'n Whiskers "Christmas" (here)
All Sorts "Bring on the Bling" (here)
Sweet Stampin' "Flowers" (here)
Dream Valley "Non-Traditional Christmas" (here)
Hooked on Crafts "Christmas" (here)
Tuesday Throwdown "Lots of Layers" (here)
Tuesday Alchemy "Anything Goes" (here)
Creative Card Crew "Anything Goes" (here)
Divas by Design "Glitter and Sparkle" (here)
Fab 'n Funky "3rd Birthday - 3 of Something" (here) - 3 x metal - pin, clip, charm


Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00
hair - E31, E35, E47
lili pad - G40, G43, G46
flower, crown - YR02, YR14, YR18
tail - RV11, RV17, RV29
fins - B02, B14, B18
cat - E41, 0, R20
airbrushed water - BG11, BG13, G46, YR14; sky B02


I'm so glad that you stopped by to visit!

~ Rose

Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge: A Different Fold

The Digi Bells design team over at the Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge Blog wants to see your projects with a different fold.  A very lucky randomly selected entry will win TWO Elisabeth Bell digi images of their choice AND Elisabeth Bell designs from Whiff of Joy!  You can find out more about this challenge and sponsors here.

I've used this fantastic rubberstamp image called Christmas Dance designed by Elisabeth Bell for Whiff of Joy.  You can find this lovely little dancer with her sentiment at the Whiff of Joy online store here.

This pic shows a closer view of my Copic-filled image.  I hand cut the diamond shape using the "Beyond the Edge" technique to allow her foot to hang over the edge.

Layers of K&Company Tim Coffey Holly Vine Flat glitter patterned paper with textured red and smooth metallic brown cardstock form my spring-fold card.  A Memory Box Holly Vine provides a classy, leafy swirled border topped with McGill punched pine branches and handmade layered flowers.  Xmas Red Stickles shimmers as berries throughout the diecut vine and her dress.  A few blue jewel strips line the sentiments.  Three mini jingle bells hang from a blue metallic mini clip to accent the wonderful sentiment that comes with the Christmas Dance stamp.

Here's a view of the front of my completed spring-fold card showing my use of Christmas Dance, as designed by Elisabeth Bell, on a card with "A Different Fold" . . .

 

I've noticed that some cardmakers glue the bottom triangle to the base of their spring-fold card for support.  I prefer to use that space for adding a sentiment or a handwritten note.   In that case, I adhere a 1 1/4" wide x 4 1/2" long, layered, simple swinging easel to the back for stability.  See the end of this post for a look at how the swinging easel works.

 

This pic shows how the card looks when lying completely open and flat for a better view of the base where I've used a sentiment from Artful Legacy. A 3/8" metallic blue ribbon bow is topped by a couple of Punch Bunch holly leaf punches and layered kikyou flowers.

 



For a chance to win a fabulous prize, get over to the Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge Blog and add your entry into this month's A Different Fold challenge!

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
All Sorts "Bring on the Bling" (here)
Crazy for Challenges "Put a Bow on It" (here)
Sweet Stampin' "Flowers" (here)
Creative Card Crew "Anything Goes" (here)
Crafty Creations "Christmas is Coming" (here)
Sir Stampalot Stamping Sensations "Traditional Christmas" (here)




Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00
hair - E31, E35, E47
holly leaves, socks, hair barrette - G40, G43, G46
heart, berries, apron trim - R21, R24, R29
dress, shoes - B32, B34, B37, B39
apron - E43, E41, 0
airbrushed background - Y000, G40, E30


I'm so glad that you stopped by to visit!

~ Rose

Card Art with Copics: Whimsy Stamps Touched by Love by Crissy Armstrong

Whimsy Stamps carries a wonderful line of rubberstamp and digital images designed by Crissy Armstrong.  I've used Touched by Love on a joy fold card to share Christmas wishes.  You can find this digital image here.

Here's a closer view of my Copic-filled image.

I've layered Simple Stories Generations patterned paper with Bazzill textured and Paper Co. Neutral Fashion smooth cardstock to create my joy fold card.  A Satin Sensations 5/8" Merlot satin ribbon provides an accent bow.  A Hot Off The Press clear Christmas Art sentiment supports my use of this image.  Other embellishments include a McGill pine branch punch and Punch Bunch holly leaves with KaiserCraft red pearls in place of berries.  ClassAPeels Victorian Borders Gold stickers adorn a corner on the front and inside of my card.

 

Here's a photo of my completed joy fold card showing my use of Whimsy Stamps' Touched by Love digital image as designed by Crissy Armstrong . . .

 

 

This pic shows how the card looks when open for a better view of the inside where I've used a Hero Arts sentiment.

 



 

 

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Whimsy Stamps "Traditional Christmas Colors" (here)
Wags 'n Whiskers "Christmas" (here)
Delicious Doodles "Something that Flies" (here)
One Stop Craft "Vintage Christmas" (here)
Crafty Creations "Christmas is Coming" (here)
Sir Stampalot Stamping Sensations "Traditional Christmas" (here)



Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00
baby skin - E000, E00, YR00, R20
hair - E31, E35, E47
ribbon/trim - E04, E07, E18
gown, wings - Y21, Y26, Y28
basket, holly, sock, wrap - E81, E84, E87
blanket - E51, E55, E57
airbrushed background - Y21, E04, E87



I'm so glad that you stopped by to visit!

~ Rose

Display Stand for The Tube with KennyK's Troublemaker

I came across one of the 7" clear plastic tubes made by SRM Press that I've had stashed away.  I also had the makings of a naked chipboard display stand that I made quite a while ago just for this tube.  (You can find more details about how I made this display stand here.)

I quickly added Copic colors to a fun KennyK image named Troublemaker.  I adhered her to a layer of gray cardstock then fussy cut around the image.  I covered her with a layer of Glossy Accents for fabulous shine.

While the Glossy Accents layer over the Troublemaker was drying, I began to add layers of TPC Studio Winter Whites Winter Wonderland, Let It Snow and Snowflake Stripe papers to my naked chipboard display stand.

The top ledge has plenty of room to hang things from.  I've used Tim Holtz' idea-ology Baubles with some chain attached to a Bazzill Buttons Vintage Elizabeth button.  I added Art Warehouse Vibe Designs Impress-ons swirls to the Tube itself.  Gorgeous 3/8" glittered blue ribbon accents the pull top of the tube.

The folded base of the display stand has plenty of room for embellishments.  I used Fiskars Postage Stamp scissors to cut a Stampin' Up! sentiment from their Tags Til Christmas set then layered it over a sentiment from their More Merry Messages set.  A beautiful Prima Sweet Teal Tea Rose that's already covered with dew drops adorns one side of my base.  Some Aqua Stickles fills the space between the chipboard folds.  Wonderful 5/8" glittered snowflake ribbon accents the background.

This photo shows the completed Display Stand for The Tube as decorated for someone naughty . . .

I'm tempted to fill the inside of The Tube with mini marshmallows and identify it with an added tag marked "snowman poop" . . .

This view of the back of the stand shows why I adhered my colored image to gray cardstock before fussy cutting.  The bit that hangs over the edge shows a silhouette rather than the back of the colored image.

I'm entering this Display Stand for the Tube into the following challenges:
Kenny K's Krafty Krew "Sassy Christmas" (here)
Hooked on Crafts "Christmas - No Red/Green" (here)
Bunny Zoe's Crafts "Winter" (here)
Tuesday Alchemy "Anything but a Card" (here)
Ladybug Crafts Ink "Snowflakes" (here)
Creative Card Crew "Anything Goes" (here)
Charisma Cardz "Keep Your Cool - Cool Colors" (here)
Winter Wonderland "Oh Baubles" (here)
One Stop Craft "Monochrome Tones" (here)
All Sorts "It's A Gift" (here)


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Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00
hair - E31, E35, E47
jacket - BG90, BG93, BG96, BG99
shirt - R81, R83, R85, R89
pants, snowcone - C1, C3, C5

"Top 5" Nov. 23, 2012 Allsorts of Challenges

I'm so glad that you stopped by to visit!

~ Rose

Elisabeth Bell's Holly's Happy Mail Digi Bells' Blog Hop

To celebrate the newest addition to Elisabeth Bell's Digital Gallery (here), the Digi Bells Design Team is hosting a blog hop.

How can you win your own Holly's Happy Mail digi image?  You'll have to hop through and leave comments on EACH blog.  [You can find the full list of 13 other blogs at the Digi Bells Design Team blog (here).]  Lynda will pick 2 blogs at random and the winners will be picked from those comments. The hoppers will have until Friday, Nov. 23, 2012 at 9 AM to leave comments. The winners will be posted at the Digi Bells' blog on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012.

Reminder:  Buying then sharing digital images is theft.  Sharing digital images takes income away from the artist.


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Holly's Happy Mail has touched me and become much more than the name of this wonderful "grown up" image. It's a moving CONCEPT and she stands proudly on the cover of my new handmade calendar pocket book to oversee my newfound commitment to send HAPPY MAIL to friends, family and other special people who have made a difference in my life. This is a very special image from Elisabeth's vault and I hope that you'll find as much joy in her as I have.

I really wanted to bring her to life with paper-piecing and paper toile.  This pic shows the pieces I've used.  I used Copic N6 to shade over the areas of Holly that I planned to add pieces over.

Here's a side view of my paper-pieced (some popped up) Copic-filled image covered with a layer of Glossy Accents for further dimension.

I layered Bazzill cardstock over both sides of medium weight chipboard before diecutting with a Stampin' Up! Sizzix Bigz XL Curly Label Movers & Shapers A2 size card die.  I cut the resulting diecut in half so I could use each side as a different page.  A Zutter Bind-it-All 1 1/4" silver coil binds my pages.  My Dymo label maker easily provides the perfect customized sentiment! Here's the cover showing the fun label-shaped window . . .




Layers of glittery patterns from the My Mind's Eye 2010 Lost & Found Union Square, Market Street, Madison Avenue and Portobello Road collections decorate the inside pages of my tent-style pocket calendar book.  The latest Graphic 45 Place In Time Calendar Foundation sheet forms my pockets.  A Sizzix original red Super Traditional Tag die shapes my pocket insert tags that I've identified using Just Rite's Winter, Spring, Summer and Autumn Words sets.  An Offray 1/4" white grosgrain ribbon acts as a pull-string so I can easily remove my note tags.

Don't worry . . . I won't show each page but here's a view of how January looks . . .

and an inside look at February . . .

Here's a look at May . . .

My attempts at keeping this project thin were for naught as my choice of medium weight chipboard and knotted ribbon in each tag resulted in a rolodex style Happy Mail reminder calender.  That's OK with me!  LOL!!!  Much to my surpise, it stands on its own now and I didn't try to do that - LOL!!!  This photo shows my completed pocket date book where I've used Elisabeth Bell's newest digital image named Holly's Happy Mail  . . .

Remember to leave your comment below then move along to your next stop at the wonderfully-talented Janneke's blog (here). For reference, you can find the full list of the blogs to hop at the Digi Bells Design Team blog (here).


I'm entering this pocket calendar book into the following challenges:
Crafty Catz "Let's Have Sparkle" (here)
Ooh La La Creations "Someone Special" (here)
Tuesday Alchemy "Anything Goes" (here)
Divas by Design "Anything Goes" (here)
Paper Play "Paper Piecing" (here)
Oldie but Goodie "Anything but Christmas" (here)



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Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00
hair, shoes - E31, E35, E47
pants, pen - BG70, BG72, BG75, BG78
letter, envelope, apron - E40, E41, E42, E43
scissors - C1, C5
shirt headband flower - E04, E07, E19
leaves, stem, shirt, headband - G40, G43, G46



I'm so glad that you stopped by to visit!

~ Rose

Card Art with Copics: Elisabeth Bell's Apple Bake

This lovely digital image called Apple Bake was designed by Elisabeth Bell and released in June of this year.  You can find her at the Elisabeth Bell digital gallery here.

This pic shows a closer view of my Copic-filled image.  A die cut from a Lifestyle Crafts Large Circles set shapes my image.  I've let the tail of her apron flow off the circle by using the "Beyond the Edge" diecutting technique.

 



I've layered We R Memory Keepers Anthology "Phraseology" (circles/text) and "Harmony" (stripes) double-sided patterned papers with Bazzill Java and Mexican Poppy cardstock to form my card.  A handmade flower adorns a sentiment from Just Rite Stamps' Summer Words set.  A few Robin's Nest Dew Drops pull some color into the opposite corner.

Here's a view of the front of my completed side open card showing my use of Apple Bake, as designed by Elisabeth Bell, with bright and happy colors . . .

 You can find other ways I've used this sweet Apple Bake image with autumn colors here and red and green-tones here.

 

 

You can find Apple Bake and more of Elisabeth's amazing digital images by visiting the Elisabeth Bell Digital Collection at her gallery here.

Looking for fabulous inspiration using Elisabeth Bell images? You'll find it at the Digi Bells Design Team Blog here.

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
PaperCrafting Journey "Anything Goes" (here)
Totally Paper Crafts "Cute and Girly" (here)
All Sorts "Young at Heart" (here)
Dream Valley "Anything Goes" (here)
Papertake Weekly "Flower Power" (here)
Tuesday Alchemy "Anything Goes" (here)



Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00
hair - Y13, Y26, Y28
apron tie and ruffle, towel - YG0000, YG01, YG03
pants, pie plate, cat bow - R30, R35, R37
shirt, hairbow - BG72, BG75, BG78
apron flowers - G21, G24, G28
apron shading, cat, pie - E43, E40, 0
airbrushed background - YG0000, R30, BG72, BG75


I'm so glad that you stopped by to visit!

~ Rose

Crafts and Me Stamps Challenge: Non-traditional Christmas Colors

The Dynamite Digi design team over at the Crafts and Me Stamps' challenge blog wants to see your Christmas projects using non-traditional Christmas colors.  Crafts and Me Stamps is sponsoring this challenge and offering THREE digital images to a randomly selected entry. You can find out more about this challenge here.

I've used a Silhouette Fairy of the Holly digital image.  You can find this lovely Silhouette image here.

A Spellbinders 2011 Snowflake Pendant, covered with Clear Rock Candy Distress Stickles adds seasonal sparkle.  A Lifestyle Crafts Tag It Kit provides a wonderful bread tag for the rope handle as well as a tag for adding bits of ribbon.  Stamps from the Just Rite Winter Words set provide simple, themed text.  Cheery Lynn Designs Fanciful Flourish and Mini Fanciful Flourish add wonderful movement throughout flower clusters of Recollections Boutique Fleur mulberry paper flowers.

 

 

 

I've added layers of double-sided patterned paper from Basic Grey's Little Black Dress collection (haute couture and classy chic) with Bazzill cardstock over my 5 1/4" wide x 8 1/2" tall kraft gift bag. A Martha Stewart Punch Around the Page "eyelet lace" border punch provides a delicate touch at the center of my gift bag. A layer of cheesecloth sets behind my image for a bit of soft texture. A simple Chocolate satin ribbon bow ties the neutral colors together nicely.

 

Here's a view of the front of my completed Christmas gift bag showing how I've used the Silhouette Fairy of the Holly digital image with non-traditional Christmas colors.

 

You've just got to hop over to the Crafts and Me Stamps Challenge blog to see how the amazingly talented Dynamite Digi girls have shown their use of non-traditional Christmas colors while using Crafts and Me Stamps digital images on their fabulous Christmas-themed projects!

I'm entering this gift bag into the following challenges:
Divas by Design "Anything Goes" (here)
PaperCrafting Journey "Anything Goes" (here)
Southern Girls "Christmas" (here)
Crafty Catz "Anything Goes" (here)
One Stop Craft "Anything Goes" (here)
Sweet Stampin' "Anything Goes" (here)
Dream Valley "Anything Goes" (here)
Hooked on Crafts "Christmas - No Red/Green" (here)
Crafty Sentiments "Christmas" (here)
Tuesday Alchemy "Anything Goes" (here)

I'm so glad that you stopped by to visit!

~ Rose

Card Art with Copics: Canvas and Heat Embossing

While I do love using my vibrant Copic colors on Bazzill Smooth White cardstock, I also enjoy seeing their effect on other surfaces.  Claudine Hellmuth's sticky back canvas is a great surface for adding Copic color.  While it's necessary to be especially careful not to have color seep to the outside of the lines of the image, it becomes less important when you're planning to fussy cut the image as I've done on this side-open, vintage-looking card.

Here's a closer view of my Copic-filled Stampin' Up! rose on canvas.  A few Prima leaves provide a bit of simple texture.

For the background of my card, I've used Versafine pigment onyx black to stamp an older Tim Holtz script stamp then heat embossed clear embossing powder for a raised, shiny effect.  Copic E35 is airbrushed in the center then E47 to darken the edges and add speckles throughout.

I stamped an Inkadinkado word then die cut it using a Spellbinders Large Labels die.  Keeping the die in place to act as a mask, I airbrushed Y23 around the edge.  A Creative Impressions mini paper clip adorns my label.

Here's a view of my completed and very simple card front . . .

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Dream Valley "Anything Goes" (here)
Craft Your Passion "Clean and Simple" (here)
Papertake Weekly "Anything Goes" (here)
Everybody Art "Embossing" (here)
Creative Inspirations "Reds for Remembrance" (here)
PaperCrafting Journey "Anything Goes" (here)
Delicious Doodles "Remembering" (here)
Rick St Dennis "Remember" (here)
One Stop Craft "Anything Goes" (here)
Sweet Stampin' "Anything Goes" (here)




Copics used:
rose petals - R22, R29, R59
airbrushed edge of label - Y23
airbrushed edge of card - E47


I'm so glad that you stopped by to visit!

~ Rose

Card Art with Paper Toile: Ladybug Crafts Ink I'm Not Asleep Wrinkley

Ladybug Crafts Ink carries a fabulous line of clear stamp images designed by Julia Fryer called The Wrinkleys.  Many of us can relate to this elderly couple and the sentiments included with Mr. and Mrs. Wrinkley will surely make you smile as you're reminded of some of your favorite people.

Paper Toile is the art of making 3D pics from flat images by layering and popping up pieces of the image.  I've seen some gorgeous work done using Paper Toile with stamped images so I gave it a try with this wonderful elderly man that has fallen asleep in his chair while attempting to keep up with the local news stories.  You can find I'm Not Asleep Wrinkley here.

I stamped my image onto several pieces of scrap papers (some are from a Simple Stories Generations paper pad) with the intention of paper piecing a base for layering other popped up pieces.  I didn't add any colored shading to my pieces but I did run a black marker tip around the cut edges to keep the white paper core from showing.

Here's a closer side view of this fun Paper Toile piece showing the adhered and popped up layers with a coating of Glossy Accents over the top . . .

Layers of Graphic 45 A Proper Gentleman Collection "Dressed To The Nines" patterned paper and Bazzill brown, blue and kraft cardstock form my easel card.  A border of American Crafts decorative ribbon is finished with a bow.  A sentiment from the I'm Not Asleep Wrinkley set is layered over cardstock covered chipboard and lines the side of my image.  Die cuts from a Sizzix Original red Eyelet Washers #1 die are held with We R Memory Keepers Toasty Tin Large Eyelets and include My Mind's Eye Lost & Found Union Square "Beautiful Day" twine.  A QuicKutz Checkered Goosebump embossed my corner triangle while a wonky warped clock charm hangs from a Creative Impressions mini metallic blue paper clip.

Here's a view of my completed card front showing my use of Ladybug Crafts Ink I'm Not Asleep Wrinkley . . .

This view of the base shows how a die cut from a Sizzix Original red Manila Envelope die decorates the inside of my card.  I attached hole reinforcements and twine with eyelets for a reusable office closure effect.  This little envelope provides a secure place to store a cash gift and includes another of the sentiments that are part of the I'm Not Asleep Wrinkley set.  A hand sewn Basic Grey Colored Button acts as a stopper to hold my easel card open.

This photo shows my open easel card ready for display and gift giving to a favorite soon-to-be-retiree . . .

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Ladybug Crafts Ink "In the Office" (here) - items found in an office:  paper clip, envelope
Stamptacular Sunday "Sketch" (here)
Papertake Weekly "Anything Goes" (here)
Totally Gorjuss "Anything Goes with a Button" (here)
A&T/Emerald Faerie Garden "Use a Charm" (here)
Cupcake Craft "Get Krafty" (here)
A&T Sketch "Ribbon" (here)
Creative Craft "Special Occasion - Not Birthday" (here)
Cards for Men "Anything Goes" (here)
All Sorts "For Men Only" (here)


Copics used:
Touch of R20 on cheeks
Bit of C3, C1 for gray hair
Outline of W7 for shadowing Paper Toile under layers


I'm so glad that you stopped by to visit!

~ Rose

Card Art with Copics: Crafts and Me Stamps Eva by Hannah Lynn

Crafts and Me Stamps carries a wonderful line of fantasy art images designed by Hannah Lynn.  I've used Eva on a spring-fold card to share caring thoughts.  You can find this digital image here.

This photo shows a closer view of my Copic-filled image.

I've layered Creative Imaginations Christine Adolph tropical flowers patterned paper with Bazzill Ivy green, Sweetheart pink and Rain blue to create my spring-fold card.  A matted Lifestyle Crafts Nesting Doily Circle and Large Circles frame my image.  A Hero Arts Sparkle Clear: Simple Messages sentiment is die cut with a Sizzix Original yellow medium Banner die to decorate the lower part of my diamond-shaped front.  Other embellishments include Cheery Lynn Designs mini fanciful flourish, Prima Say It In Crystals rhinestone swirls, Webster's Pages vintage inspired netting, a rolled ribbon flower, butterfly, mulberry paper roses and a My Mind's Eye Miss Caroline Dolled Up "Day" pin.

 

Here's a photo of my completed standing spring-fold card showing my use of Crafts and Me Stamps' Eva digital image as designed by Hannah Lynn . . .

 

 

This pic shows how the card looks when lying completely open and flat for a better view of the base where I've used a Hero Arts sentiment from a clear With Sympathy set that's been die cut with a die from the Spellbinders A2 Fancy Postage Edge card creator set.  A Satin Sensations 5/8" Island Blue ribbon bow is topped by a couple of McGill pine branch punches and small Punch Bunch Kikyou flowers.

 



 

While the scored criss-cross folds did cause the card to "spring" open, I had difficulty with making it stay upright for display.  Finally I adhered a piece of layered cardstock to the top of the back to form a simple swinging easel that will allow the card to close flat yet stay open if desired.  This pic shows how the addition of the simple easel works.

 

 

 

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Simon Says Stamp! "Get in Shape" (here)
Fab-n-Funky "Die Cuts/Punches" (here)
PaperCrafting Journey "Ribbon or Twine" (here)
Crafty Catz "Add Texture" (here)
Anything Goes "Anything Goes" (here)
Flutterby Wednesdays "Open" (here)


Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00
hair - RV99, RV95, RV93
top, gill(?), hair ornament - YR12, YR15, YR18
tail, star, collar - G40, G43, G46
eyes - BG53, BG57
airbrushed background - Y02, BG53, BG57
Copic Opaque White spots



"Featured Fluttering" Nov. 11, 2012 Flutterby Wednesday

I'm so glad that you stopped by to visit!

~ Rose

Card Art with Copics: Toot Toot! by Elisabeth Bell

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I tried to dress this playful little guy in holiday colors to coordinate with a belly-banded gatefold Christmas card.  Here's a closer view of my Copic-filled Elisabeth Bell digital image called Toot Toot! . . .

A bit of patterned paper from a Memory Box Yuletide collection shows candy canes in the background.  A Class A Peels gold victorian sticker shines in one corner.

Lifestyle Crafts Large Circle die cuts frame my image and Outlines Rubberstamps "Christmas Joy" sentiment.

A Martha Stewart Punch Around the Page Rings Combo Holiday 2009 set borders my surrounding belly band.  I covered chipboard with cardstock then used the Sizzix Tim Holtz Alterations Regal Crest die to border my image with a partial, circular laurel wreath.  A few McGill Pine Branch punches are layered with Punch Bunch large holly leaves that are adorned with Me and My Big Ideas bright red rhinestones for berries.

Here's my completed card front showcasing my use of Elisabeth Bell's Toot Toot! digi image:

This pic shows the inside of the open gatefold card with the decorated belly band lying in front of it.  A QuicKutz die cut train lies on one side of my Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Christmas Clara sentiment, while a Spellbinders Shapeabilities Holiday Cheer candy cane lies on the other. 

You can find Toot Toot! and more of Elisabeth's amazing digital images by visiting the Elisabeth Bell Digital Collection at her gallery here.


Looking for fabulous inspiration using Elisabeth Bell images?  You'll find it at the Digi Bells Design Team Blog here.


I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Simon Says Stamp! "Get in Shape-no square cards" (here)
Fab-n-Funky "Die Cuts/Punches" (here)
Divas by Design "Festive Christmas" (here)
Crafty Catz "Male Card" (here)
One Stitch at a Time "Make One for Christmas" (here)
Ooh La La Creations "C...Christmas" (here)
Creative Card Crew "Fancy Folds" (here)
Christmas Cards All Year "Shaped or Fancy Folds" (here)


Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00
hair - YR23, R14, E07
tree trunks, slingshot - E31, E35, E47
coveralls, engine, hat band - E04, E07, E19
tree tops, tshirt, hat, train cars - YG61, YG63, YG67
sock, button, wheels - W1, W3, W5, E40, 0
atyou Spica Lipstick over fruit on trees
airbrushed background - B02, E51

I'm so glad that you stopped by to visit!

~ Rose